Affluent investors who make their own investment decisions are not necessarily keen on conducting their transactions online.

Despite the devastation wrought by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, high net worth individuals do not believe those natural disasters will have a lasting effect on the economy and, consequently, do not plan to alter their investment strategies.

While ownership of individual stocks increases with age, young investors are much more likely than their older counterparts to own stock options or restricted stock.

Significant percentages of affluent individuals say they would appreciate assistance from their advisors on more financial matters.